Traffic Project Manager

Role Overview

• Perform as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and technical specialist on traffic engineering projects, responsible for invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets.
• Apply general Traffic and ITS planning and engineering principles to solve specific Traffic and ITS related problems.
• Lead the execution of traffic studies, including data collection, concept development, and operational and safety analysis.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents. Prepare reports and develop planning documents.
• Produce detailed, high-quality design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand client’s needs.
• Participate in identifying project pursuit opportunities, manage client relationships, develop new clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals to win those pursuits.

Requirements

• Proficient in design of transportation/civil engineering projects including preparation of plans and specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of roadway construction.
• Ability to lead one or more design teams through all phases of project production.
• Ability to work with other transportation related disciplines to incorporate bridges and / or other structural elements, roadway improvements, Intelligent Transportation Systems and roadway lighting into a comprehensive plan set.
• Proficient in planning and report preparation
• Comfortable working collaboratively with team members virtually.
• Recent experience planning and developing Roadway projects in MicroStation, Geopak and OpenRoads is desired.
• Thorough knowledge and interpretation of transportation industry standards and guidance i.e. AASHTO, MUTCD, HCM, FHWA
• Experience with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) Roadway Design Guidelines and Project Delivery Network is desired.
• Willing to work in other States and apply other State’s standards. Experience in other states a positive.
• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registered in the State of Louisiana or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Traffic-related subject matter, including design of Traffic Signals, with exposure to information and communication technologies, including fiber optic communication design or traffic control systems preferred.
• Experience managing staff and handing out assignments.
• Experience interacting with clients and leading projects from beginning to completion.
• Experience in Signal Design, Signal System Timing, ITS Equipment Integration, Transportation Management Center (TMC) design and operations preferred.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program
• life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits
• tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.